Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Mount Upton (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Mount Upton, NY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews in fast-paced environments.

The role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Experience in fire communications training or EMT dispatch may be preferred; a high school diploma or GED is commonly

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is expected.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

computer systems

data entry

maps

radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Mount Upton, NY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews in fast-paced environments.

The role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Experience in fire communications training or EMT dispatch may be preferred; a high school diploma or GED is commonly